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Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association

Last updated: May 2, 2012


It's that time again !!


Founded in 1982, GABMA is a group of individuals across the southeastern US who eat, sleep, breathe, live and love motorcycles made or designed in England. Our members are all ages, come from all walks of life, and ride all brands, year models and styles of bikes. We are an active club interested in riding and preserving these wonderful motorcycles, and enjoy the company of others who share similar interests. If you enjoy our web site, perhaps we'll see you at one of our monthly meetings, one of our regular rides or at our annual "British in the Blue Ridge Rally" in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia.

 


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THE LATEST CLUB NEWS & ACTIVITIES

Soon !!

  • British in the Blue Ridge 2012 !!
    It's time once again to start making those summer vacation plans, and especially the ones that include going to the world's best motorcycle rally. Dates have been set and now the flyer has been released for early registration. We urge all our attendees to pre-register for the rally because you SAVE money. To get a registration flyer simply click HERE. When you complete your form, mail it to: GABMA, PO Box 80567, Atlanta GA 30366.

Feb 8

  • "American Pickers" TV Show
    The popular TV show "Pickers" has zeroed in on the vintage motorcycle market and recently visited the shop of long-time GABMA member Beno Rodi. Cast and crew reportedly spent a whole day there in January scrounging around and finding (low and behold) some neat stuff. This episode will reportedly air in May or June. To get more info simply visit the TV show's web site HERE.

May 16

  • Regular Club Meeting
    Join all the GABMA members for our monthly meeting at "Zuffy's Place", a bar in the N.Druid Hills/ I-85 area of town. (1860 Corporate Blvd, Atlanta 30329, 404-343-1171) We'll have our regular Club business, some funny stuff, a lot of laughing and a drawing for the 50/50 raffle. This will be our regular meeting at this location. Visitors are always welcome. To get a map or better directions simply click HERE.

May 18-20

  • 12th Three State Mountain Ride
    Join all the folks from BritBike.Com for this years version of the 200 mile TSMR through NC, TN and parts of VA. We'll all meet up in Blowing Rock, NC and hold up at the Blowing Rock Inn. Make your reservations now because the motel fills up fast. This is as fun and lively a group of old Brit bike lovers you'll meet anywhere. Riders come from as far away as Washington (state) and Nebraska for this anual event. The big ride is on Saturday, but there are plenty of short rides leading up to the main event. Ride what you feel best on. The GA contingent will leave Thrusday morning, May 17 from Baldwin, GA. Contact Richard at 706.894.2902 for more info. To get more info simply click HERE.

May 18-20

  • AMCA Southern National Rally
    Join the Antique Motorcycle Club of America at their southern national ralley in Denton, NC at the wonderful Denton Farm Park. To get more info simply click HERE.

June 8-10, 2012

  • 27th British in the Blue Ridge
    GABMA once again will hold its famous British in the Blue Ridge rally in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia, in and around Hiawassee. It's confirmed, the location will be the Bald Mountain Camp Ground again, the same place as last year, and the dates are definite. To get a registration flyer simply click HERE. When you complete your form, mail it to: GABMA, PO Box 80567, Atlanta GA 30366. Complete information will be posted by March 2012.

June 20

  • Regular Club Meeting
    Join all the GABMA members for our monthly meeting at "Zuffy's Place", a bar in the N.Druid Hills/ I-85 area of town. (1860 Corporate Blvd, Atlanta 30329, 404-343-1171) We'll have our regular Club business, some funny stuff, a lot of laughing and a drawing for the 50/50 raffle. This will be our regular meeting at this location. Visitors are always welcome. To get a map or better directions simply click HERE.

July 18

  • Regular Club Meeting
    Join all the GABMA members for our monthly meeting at "Zuffy's Place", a bar in the N.Druid Hills/ I-85 area of town. (1860 Corporate Blvd, Atlanta 30329, 404-343-1171) We'll have our regular Club business, some funny stuff, a lot of laughing and a drawing for the 50/50 raffle. This will be our regular meeting at this location. Visitors are always welcome. To get a map or better directions simply click HERE.

July 20-22

  • 32nd Annual British Biker Cooperative
    The BBC celebrates their 32nd Annual British Biker Cooperative - Motorcycle Rally and Show at Eagle Cave Natural Campground in Blue River, Wisconsin. The event offers a weekend of activities including group rides and bike games, a Motorcycle Show, music both nights, comfortable shaded camping with dedicated quiet areas, and refreshments. An assortment of on-site amenities include a restaurant, camp store, showers, and cave tours through Wisconsin's largest commercial cave. The event formally kick-starts on Friday, but the BBC encourages riders to arrive early to avoid the rush. The BBC Rally location is 60 miles due west of Madison, Wisconsin near the Wisconsin River and features many area attractions including rides along the majestic Mississippi River, Frank Lloyd Wright's Spring Green, and The House on the Rock. This event offers a great opportunity to see both rare vintage and late model British motorcycles in action on some of the best riding roads in the Midwest. All motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome. To get more event info simply click HERE.

June 22-24

  • Triumph Superbike Classic @ Barber
    Check this out. Triumph sponsers the Superbike Classic at Barber Motorsport Park in June. To advertise the event Triumph has released a new video that's pretty much a chuckle. To see the video simply click HERE. To get more event info simply click HERE.

Startling !!

  • Transformers meets Norton
    Check out this amazing home made video. An 8 month project by a young Englishman, this is some pretty slick photography/art work. To give a look-see, simply click HERE.

Every Thursday Evening

  • European Bike Night
    Our friends with the Atlanta RAT Pack tell of a happening some of our in-town friends have been keeping to themselves.... European Bike Night. Usually held at "Twains Billiards and Tap" in Decatur, but the venue sometimes changes. It's best to register for the free E-mail to be kept up-to-date. Things usually start around 7:30. To get more info, or register for their E-mail list, simply click HERE.

Laugh ! Laugh ! Laugh !

  • How They Build the Rocket III
    Roll on the floor and shoot beer out your nose laughing at this incredibly funny video of how they build the new Triumph "Rocket III". Whether you like Hinckley motorcycles or not you're sure to like this video. About 2 minutes with narration. To see the video simply click HERE.

General

  • Maximum Restoration
    So you think you have trouble because you can't find a good looking seat cover or the perfect set of pipes to finish your newest Brit bike restoration? Take a look at this web site and read how one man, starting only with a set of engine cases and 5 old photos, builds a complete, running, 1919 Excelsior X overhead cam motorcycle... the only one in existence! Check it out by clicking HERE.



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